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Friday, September 9, 2011

New Experiment - Polymer Clay

Very unlike me, I'm uploading a B/W picture because the polymer clay I have at home is only green. And the color distorted the shape into a totally different view. Here in grey you can see what I want to achieve. I want to create a feather cluster piece with a heavy texture that is not feather-light.

Earlier in Manhattan at the Met museum, there was an Alexander McQueen show which you are probably aware of. His show is called Savage Beauty and you can get the collection of pieces shown in a book with the same title. One of the show pieces is called the Horn of Plenty, which is made of black duck feather.

I was very inspired at the show and I have been thinking of ways to execute a ring in metal that would look like feathers forming a shape, without being the traditional wing-shaped rings that you can easily find in the market, looking like a biker ring. Not that I have any issue with biker rings. I love them but it is just not the right type of rings for Harlequin&Lionhead, nor Bunnies Can Dream.

As I am venturing with sheet wax trying to recreate the look in metal for Harlequin&Lionhead, I discovered a different way of doing it for Bunnies Can Dream. And that's why I have made the strange feather looking piece at the top. It's is bits of polymer clay pieced together and because of the material, is obviously quite fragile and won't be fit to wear as a ring. I don't believe in jewelry that you cannot wear everyday. Unless, it is just an art piece for runway show.

So I think I may make it into a necklace instead so it will not easily bump into things and get damaged. I am imagining a white and a black version. What do you think?

And if this first attempt turns out great, I may just do a series featuring more Mcqueen inspired items. Like a piece that celebrate this dress, Voss. It is made of razor-clam shells.

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About My Jewelry

Let me share with you a little story...

Little bunnies have dreams of various sorts.

Dreams of becoming a fish in the arabian sea and be free, dreams of delicious apples, berries, and candies, dreams of laying low in the grassland among flowers, dreams of vibrant colors, flickering lights and exotic shapes.

These are the yummy dreams of 3 little bunnies. Happy thoughts that bring a smile on their faces.

I guess that's why bunnies have little "V" mouths?

My rabbits are my muses. I want to create jewelry that are as delicate and complex as bunnies - critters that everyone thinks are so simple and docile but full of sentiments. My jewelry captures the dreams of a house bunny, running wild in imagination. That's why my line of jewelry is called "Bunnies can dream."

I use semi-precious gemstones mostly - the designs are possible for customization (e.g., if you want a different kind of stone/metal combination) but I would need to see if I can get hold of the materials you are looking for. Feel free to drop me a request and I'll discuss with you more on how we can create your ideal piece together!

I also have 2 other stores.

Harlequin&Lionhead features fashion jewelry in sterling silver and gold plating. It is where my metal-smithing work goes to.

Moldy Cupcakes is a pet project because I'm too in love with my fabric and I like making little things with them.

Bunnies Can Dream and Harlequin&Lionhead are designed and created by Debbie Liu. For consignment and inquiry, email bunnynikisha@yahoo.com